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Prof. Dr. Şule Karadayı is a Professor and Thoracic Surgery Specialist. She earned her MD from Ankara University in 1999 and completed her residency in 2004. Her international training includes an observership with Prof. Ramon Rami Porta in Barcelona in 2005. She received an ESTS Travel Fellowship in Vienna in 2009. She joined the Mevlana Exchange Program in Azerbaijan in 2015. She scored 76.25 on the ÜDS English exam in 2006. She is a member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons and several Turkish thoracic societies.

Her clinical focus includes lung cancer surgery. She performs Da Vinci robotic and VATS/minimally invasive thoracic procedures. She treats pulmonary nodules and masses. She also performs mediastinal, pleural, and chest wall (pectus) surgery. She offers interventional bronchoscopy, including endobronchial valve therapy for advanced emphysema and COPD. She serves as an assistant principal investigator on projects in wound healing and mediastinal lymph node evaluation. As of 2026, she sees patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

Dr. Koray Tuncer is a gastroenterology specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He has contributed to medical science with 18 professional publications. Dr. Tuncer translates clinical findings into practice through 49 national and international presentations. He works at a JCI-accredited facility known for world-class patient safety standards.

• Completed gastroenterology fellowships at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital and Ege University.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Association for the Study of the Liver.
• Completed clinical internships at Kantonsspital Aarau and Kantonsspital Münsterlingen in Switzerland.
• Is an active member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology.

Dr. Naci Karaagac is a neurology specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He has maintained a clinical presence at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty since 1982. Dr. Karaagac treats patients at one of Turkey’s most established private medical centers. He works within a JCI-accredited facility that holds world-class safety standards.

• Practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital, the first JCI-accredited center in Turkey.
• Served as a neurology specialist at the American Hospital and German Hospital.
• Completed medical service as a specialist at Maslak Military Hospital.
• Treats a variety of neurological conditions within a multidisciplinary hospital setting.

The doctor is a highly experienced Ophthalmology Specialist currently practicing at Memorial Şişli Hospital and a private clinic in Istanbul. With a career spanning several years in prestigious medical institutions, the doctor has previously served as an Ophthalmology Specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus.

The doctor completed medical training at the Azerbaijan Medical University and furthered clinical expertise through specialized education at Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine. The professional focus remains on delivering comprehensive eye care and diagnostic services within the field of ophthalmology.

Dr. Bingur Sonmez is the Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He specializes in heart surgery and minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Sonmez completed his cardiac surgical training at Istanbul University. He later served as Chief Resident of Cardiovascular Surgery at St. Thomas Hospital in London.

• Leads the cardiac surgery department at a JCI-accredited medical center.
• Former Head of Surgical Sciences at Florence Nightingale Hospital.
• Treats patients at a facility with a 90% organ transplant success rate.
• Completed major international residency training in the United Kingdom.

Dr. Oya Ercan is a pediatric endocrinologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. She founded the Adolescent Science Branch at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty. Dr. Ercan specializes in hormonal disorders in children and teenagers. She previously served as visiting Chief Resident at Middlesex Hospital in London.

• Current Head of the Department of Pediatric Endocrinology at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty.
• Treats a wide variety of pediatric endocrine and cellular conditions.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital, a leading center for specialized care.
• Holds nearly four decades of clinical experience in Turkish and British medical systems.

Dr. Mustafa Saglam is the Head of the Cardiology Department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He is a cardiologist and vascular surgeon specializing in aortic aneurysm repair and heart valve procedures. Dr. Saglam trained at Marmara University and Kosuyolu Heart Teaching and Research Hospital. He works at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

• Performs endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms.
• Treats coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, and hypertension.
• Proficient in balloon valvuloplasty and temporary pacemaker implantation.
• Conducts diagnostic imaging including stress tests and ambulatory cardiac monitoring.

Dr. Omer Kamil Dogan is a senior ophthalmologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He specializes in cornea transplantation and corneal diseases. Dr. Dogan currently heads the Ophthalmology Department at Hisar Hospital. He holds a professorship from Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine.

• Authored over 170 scientific publications and 3 book chapters.
• Treats complex conditions including glaucoma and cataracts.
• Performs specialized corneal and conjunctival surgeries.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital serving 500,000 patients annually.

The doctor is a highly experienced Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist with an extensive academic and clinical background. Currently practicing at Memorial Antalya Hospital, the doctor previously served as an Associate Professor and Assistant Professor in the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. With a career spanning nearly two decades, the doctor has developed deep expertise in complex cardiovascular procedures, including mechanical circulatory support, ECMO-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and peripheral bypass surgeries.

The doctor has contributed significantly to medical literature, with research published in international peer-reviewed journals focusing on vascular ablation, cardiac transplantation, and graft management.

Dr. Ozan Ali Erdal is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in treating cerebral palsy and osteogenesis imperfecta. He focuses on deformity correction and limb lengthening. Dr. Erdal performs complex surgeries for congenital bone deficiencies and hip dislocation. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 10,000+ patients annually.

• Specializes in clubfoot (PEV) treatment and height extension procedures.
• Treats pediatric fractures, malunions, and chronic foot deformities.
• Completed medical specialization at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa.
• Corrects congenital conditions like fibular hemimelia and bowlegs.

Dr. Yasar Colak is a Professor of Gastroenterology at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He has deep expertise in liver transplantation and therapeutic endoscopy. Dr. Colak served as an invited lecturer at the Cleveland Clinic Florida. He also worked in the Presidential Health Coordinatorate in Turkey.

• Specializes in liver transplantation and digestive tract disorders.
• Completed clinical training at the Cleveland Clinic Department of Endoscopic Applications.
• Treats patients at Memorial Şişli, the first JCI-accredited hospital in Turkey.
• Formerly served as an Associate Professor at Istanbul Civilization University.

Dr. Gulsah Ozturk Ozluk is a neurosurgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. She completed her specialized medical training at Johns Hopkins University in the United States. Dr. Ozluk later gained clinical experience at Oregon Health and Science University. She treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high organ transplant success rates.

• Completed neurosurgery specialization training at the prestigious Johns Hopkins University.
• Obtained clinical training at Oregon Health and Science University.
• Works at Memorial Şişli Hospital, the first hospital in Turkey to earn JCI accreditation.
• Previously served as a neurosurgery specialist at Acibadem Health Group.

Dr. Hilmi Bayırlı is a pediatrician. He focuses on neonatal care, premature infants, newborn follow-up, pediatric emergencies, and childhood infectious diseases.

He earned his MD from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his pediatrics residency at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. He fulfilled compulsory public service at Van Training and Research Hospital. He now practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. His services include pediatric and neonatal care, close monitoring of premature infants, developmental follow-up, and preventive care.

Dr. Servet Izci is a cardiologist with 24 years of clinical practice. He earned his MD at Fırat University (1996–2002). He completed a cardiology residency at Kartal Koşuyolu Training and Research Hospital (2010–2015). He worked as a consultant cardiologist at Kartal Koşuyolu (2015–2025) and Pendik Medical Park (2025–2026). He now practices at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital (2026–present). He is a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber and the Turkish Society of Cardiology.

Clinical focus: coronary angiography and stenting via radial access. He also performs peripheral and carotid artery interventions. He manages arrhythmias, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and heart failure. Scientific output: three publications. Topics include catestatin as a predictor of mortality in acute pulmonary embolism, ECG changes during alcohol withdrawal, and the increased risk of high‑grade AV block in non‑O blood types.

Dr. Ali Fedakar is a cardiovascular surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He has performed over 4,000 open heart surgeries and 8 heart transplants. Dr. Fedakar founded the cardiovascular surgery clinics at Giresun and Sinop State Hospitals. He treats complex conditions like coronary artery disease and mitral valve prolapse.

• Specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and beating heart bypass.
• Performs redo valve surgery and abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
• Managed organ procurement for 40 heart transplant cases as a team member.
• Works at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital, which treats 500,000+ patients annually.

Dr. Volkan Seneger is a psychiatrist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He treats a variety of mental health conditions through psychotherapy. Dr. Seneger completed his medical degree at Dokuz Eylül University. He later finished specialized psychiatry training at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital.

• Member of the Turkish Psychiatry Association and the Turkish Medical Association.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited medical center in Istanbul.
• Provides care at a facility that treats 10,000+ patients every year.
• Treats patients at a hospital certified by TÜV NORD CERT.

Dr. Suveyda Gozukucuk is an infectious disease specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She focuses on hospital-acquired infections and sterilization protocols. Dr. Gozukucuk also treats viral hepatitis and hepatitis C cases. She practices at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for high safety standards.

• Specializes in infection management for immunocompromised patients.
• Expertise in hospital sterilization and disinfection procedures.
• Completed medical specialization at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine.
• Treats patients at a hospital serving over 500,000 people annually.